CHMS Newsletter

NEWSLETTER

January 12, 2025  

CHMS Mission 

Calavera Hills Middle School is a community of students, families, teachers and staff who are dedicated to providing a caring and safe environment in which students can pursue opportunities for greatness and growth.

Important Dates

Regular Bell Schedule

1/13- Periods 1-6

1/14- Periods 1,3,5

1/15- Periods 2,4,6

1/16- Periods 1-6

Coyote Community - Cancelled

Early Release @ 1:36 pm

1/17- Semester Break - No School

1/20- MLK Day- No School

1/27-1/31- Kindness Week

Quote of the Week

“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

We should always remind our students that they should trust in their own strengths and capabilities when facing setbacks or obstacles.  Our students have what it takes to succeed in their personal journey. 

ASB Social

ASB Social  is on Thursday, January 16, 2025 1:45 p.m. - 3:15pm. The theme will be “The Great Game.” Activities include a digital scavenger hunt (students may use their phones for this activity), music, and food all included. Tickets are $5 or FREE with ASB sticker. We look forward to seeing all students there! 

Incoming 6th Grade for school year 2025/26 - Parent Orientation

* Feb. 26, 5-7pm: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Orientation

* Feb. 28, 8am-12pm: 5th Grade Transition Visit to CHM

* Mar. 3, 4-5pm and Mar. 6, 3-4pm: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Tours (must RSVP here)

Here is the information flier  or parents can go to CHM 's webpage. For your reference, from the homepage, you go  to departments-->Counseling-->Academics-->Incoming 6th Grade.

CHMS Career Day

We are seeking engaging speakers from various career industries for our Career Day on March 26, 2025. Click here for more information.  Please email Lena to sign up to be a career day speaker: lpeneku@carlsbadusd.net. 

Honor Roll Information

As we enter the final grading period of the first semester, we want to remind you of the criteria for students to earn a spot on the Honor Roll at the end of the semester. It is important that both you and your child are aware of these requirements, as there is still time to work toward this achievement:

1. **A GPA of 3.5 or higher**: Students must maintain an average of A's and B's across all of their classes. This GPA is based on their performance throughout the semester, so it’s crucial that students stay focused and continue to put in their best effort.

2. **No "N" (Needs Improvement) in Citizenship**: Citizenship grades reflect how well students demonstrate responsibility, respect, and positive behavior in the classroom. To make the Honor Roll, students must have no "N" in this area. Positive engagement and a good attitude are key to meeting this criterion.

With the semester coming to a close, we encourage students to stay on top of their assignments, seek help when needed, and maintain a strong commitment to their behavior and participation in class. Remember, students can attend Learning Lab from 7:45-8:15 Mondays-Thursdays. It’s never too late to make a positive change! Thank you for supporting your child’s academic journey. 

EBikes & EBike Permits 

If someone in your family will be unwrapping a bike or e-bike this year, here are a few steps to take to make sure they’re ready to ride safely. Review rules of the road together, including Carlsbad-specific rules for e-bikes and how to use green bike lanes.  Don’t forget a well-fitting helmet and bike lights. Helmets are required for anyone under 18. Sign up for a bike safety class hosted by the Carlsbad Police Department. 

Proof of the safety course completion certificate needs to be turned into the front office.  Students who do not complete the approved course will not be permitted to ride their bike to school until the safety course is completed.

Mental Health Webinar Series 2025

San Diego County Office of Education in partnership with Rady’s Children’s Hospital will be hosting a series of webinars regarding mental health.  Parents and guardians will be provided information on common mental health challenges faced by youth today.  Please see attached flyers for topics, dates and times. 

Mental Health Webinars- English

Mental Health Webinars- Spanish

Coyote Parent Crew

We are looking for Parent Volunteers at lunchtime each day.  Our hope is to offer students a variety of activities to participate in each day during their lunchtime.  If you have some flexibility in your day and are interested in coming on campus to work with our students, please fill out this form.  If you are unavailable during the school day to come to campus, but still want to support students, we are also in need of donations/prizes for students.  Sign up Here

UPDATE ON SCHS CAMPUS TOURS!! 8th Grade Families: High School Selection is Almost Here!

PLEASE NOTE-  SCHS updated a campus tour date.  1/21 has been rescheduled for 1/14.  It's November and high school selection is just around the corner (in January). To help you and 

your student prepare for the high school selection, Carlsbad High School and Sage Creek High School will be offering tours for incoming students and families beginning later this month. Please click on the links above to access each school's tour information and see the tour dates below.